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BIT BIO
NAME: Rachel Marete
GENDER: Female
BIRTH PLACE: Nairobi, Kenya
BIRTH DATE: 1986
SIGN: Capricorn
STAGE NAME: ...................................
JOB: Model/Tv Presenter/Singer
GENRE: ................................................
RECORD LABEL: Various
BASE: Miami, Florida, USA
Website : www.myspace.com/mmarete

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Biography

Rachel was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. Her mother whom she considers her greatest role model instilled in her a strong sense of independence which she got from watching her toil solely and make sacrifices so that both her and her sister could have all the best that she could afford, while instilling in strong morals to see them through life. Rachel aims at becoming a successful marketing entrepreneur. She holds an associates degree in Business Information Technology (Dip BIT) from Strathmore University, a Kenyan University, and is now pursuing a degree in International Business Administration at the Miami Dade College.

Rachel also loves learning new languages and speaks four of them, English, Swahili, Kamba and German. She's also learning Chinese and Spanish as living in Miami greatly demands it.



Career

At 19 years old in 2005 Rachel became Miss Kenya Universe 2005, and was fortunate enough to gain support to take part in many humanitarian activities, something that she holds dear to her heart. She got the humbling opportunity to work on issues surrounding the girl child, women and children and in 2006 and was honored by being given the role of goodwill ambassador for the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya, one of Africa's largest organizations for people living with disabilities.

Her win also began her career in TV and modeling. She was one of the main hosts of "Good Morning Kenya", on the Kenyan National Broadcaster - KBC. The show is Kenya's equivalent to "Good Morning America". She also did a lot of runway and commercial modeling for Kenya and East Africa as well. Among her 'Things-to-do' Rachel loves to sing and hopes to launch a successful singing career soon.

Rachel has now shifted base to Miami and is looking to advance her career there.

She has participated in Miss Africa USA pageant and says it helps bring out beautiful, young and ambitious African women who will subsequently shape the way for others by having bright futures. She also points out that it is also a great opportunity to showcase to America the beauty and greatness that is Africa in helping to conquer the stereotype created by media that Africa is a continent full of grief.



Awards & Recognitions

Honored as of goodwill ambassador for the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya

Participated in Miss Africa USA

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